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USDA - ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center |
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| PURPOSE: |
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To serve the public through research to determine nutrient needs for humans and to provide information concerning healthy food choices and a healthful food supply. Emphasis is on determining nutrient needs to support health and optimal function throughout life. |
| PROGRAM: |
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- Cardiovascular Health: Investigates nutritional roles in supporting health and normal function of the heart, circulation and related systems.
- Bone Health: Investigates the nutritional roles in supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
- Physiological and Psychological Health: Investigates the roles of diet and nutrition in supporting healthy body weight and brain function.
- Mineral Availability in Foods: Investigates the mechanisms of absorption, homeostatic regulation of mineral nutrients.
- Gene Expression and Cancer Risk: Investigates the molecular base of the biological functions of nutrients involved in cancer.
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| SERVICES AVAILABLE: |
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- Tours of research facility for interested research groups, industry, schools and other educational entities.
- A Speakers Bureau available to interested groups related to research.
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| COST OF SERVICES: |
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None. |
| GEOGRAPHICAL AREA SERVED: |
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Entire U.S.A. The Center's research is internationally recognized. |
| CLIENTELE SERVED: |
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The American public. |
| SPONSORING/FUNDING AGENT: |
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U.S. Government/U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service |
| CONTACT: |
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Gerald F. Combs, Jr., Ph.D.
Center Director
701-795-8310
Brenda Ling, Information Officer
PO Box 9034
2420 2nd Avenue North
Grand Forks, ND 58202
701-795-8300
Fax: 701-795-8240
http://ars.usda.gov/npa/gfhnrc
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, June 24, 2008 )
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